Livestock handling workshop - Walcha

A two-day workshop empowering women in agriculture with hands-on livestock skills, safety, leadership, and peer connection for sheep and cattle enterprises

Event details:

Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services with Land to Table for a hands-on low stress livestock handling workshop tailored to sheep and cattle enterprises, designed specifically for women in agriculture. This practical training builds confidence, safety awareness, and leadership skills in real farm settings.

Who should attend:

• Women landholders, small farm owners, and livestock managers.

• Women seeking to improve livestock handling and team communication.

What you’ll learn:

• Low-stress livestock handling techniques for yards and paddocks.

• Animal welfare best practices.

• Safety strategies for working with livestock.

• Leadership and communication tools for on-farm teams.

• Networking and shared learning with other women in agriculture.

Why attend:

• Gain practical, farm-ready skills.

• Boost your confidence and safety in livestock environments.

• Connect with a supportive community of women in ag.

• Strengthen your leadership and teamwork capabilities.

Empower yourself with knowledge, skills, and connections to thrive in your livestock enterprise.

Please bring:

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Enclosed Shoes

• Water

• Morning tea and lunch

This course has been partially subsidised by Northern Tablelands Local Land Services.

Thank you to Glen and Pippie O'Brien, who have generously offered to host this course.

About the trainer

Jemma originally from south-west NSW, Jemma has travelled through every state across Australia, working with sheep, cattle and goats — educating, handling, and sharing her deep understanding of livestock behaviour.

She is passionate about supporting people as they put those skills into practice. Through her on-the-job training, Jemma helps learners build real confidence and capability in real-life settings.

Diagnosed with both ADHD and dyslexia, Jemma brings a unique ability to see patterns others might miss — whether in animal behaviour or the way people learn to bring confidence out in people to help them safely and confidently handle livestock in an ethical and safe manner.

Contact: Sara Paton on 0457 029 235 or email sara.paton@lls.nsw.gov.au

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